Obituary for Michelina L. (nee Settefrati) Melnyk

Obituary

Michelina L. Melnyk (nee Settefrati), of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Abington Hospice at Warminster. She was 77 years old. "Mickey" as she was known affectionately by her family and friends was born on October 13, 1940 to the late Angelo and Concetta (nee Foresta) Settefrati. She was the wife to Joseph M. Melnyk and together they shared 51 years of marriage. Mickey was a homemaker who cared for her family and in her free time, she enjoyed going to casinos, vacationing with her family in Ocean City, MD., and reaching out to her family and friends to keep in touch with them and also enjoyed meeting new people.

In addition to her husband, Mickey is survived by her two loving daughters; Theresa Zaccagni (Victor) and Janet Melnyk as well as her two grandchildren; Michael Melnyk (Carole) and Gianna Zaccagni. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Settefrati.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mickey's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at John F. Givnish Funeral Home, 10975 Academy Rd. Phila., PA 19154 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed by her funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mickey's name may be made to St. Lucy Day School for Visually Impaired Children, 4251 L St. Phila., PA 19124. Family services are entrusted under the care of John F. Givnish Funeral Home, 1-800-GIVNISH.